A Christmas Carol

CHARLES DICKENSA NEW ADAPTATION BY DAVID EDGAR

The smash hit of Christmas 2017 returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. This festive tale of redemption and compassion is one of the most loved short stories ever written, adapted by one of our greatest living writers.

Don Quixote

Adapted by James Fenton from the novel by Miguel de Cervantes

After a lifetime of reading books on chivalry, Don Quixote takes up his sword and embarks on a quest of his own. Hopelessly unprepared and increasingly losing his grip on reality, his calamitous adventures seem further and further away from his books’ romantic ideal. Cervantes' comic novel is newly adapted for the stage by James Fenton and directed by Angus Jackson.

Macbeth

William Shakespeare

Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company.

Matilda The Musical

Book: Dennis KellyMusic & Lyrics: Tim Minchin

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical tells the tale of an extraordinary girl who is determined to change her own story, even if it means being a little bit naughty...Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical continues to delight audiences in London. Matilda began its first UK & Ireland Tour in March 2018.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

William Shakespeare

John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor…

Romeo & Juliet

William Shakespeare

Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. The most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change, but leads all too quickly to heartbreaking consequences.

Tartuffe

Moliere’s classic is brought bang up to date in this brand new version by BAFTA and Emmy-Award winning writers, Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto (The Office, Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No. 42).

Tartuffe has the gift of the gab. A spirituality. A certain aura about him….that comes only when you claim to have Allah on your side, hundreds of Twitter followers and access to the family’s bank account.

Timon of Athens

William Shakespeare

Poignant, funny and bitter, this a rare chance to see Shakespeare's most modern creation: a story of how the world moves from privilege to poverty with heart-breaking speed. Simon Godwin returns to direct Kathryn Hunter as Timon in Shakespeare’s sharp satire on wealth, greed and betrayal.

Events

As You Like It Patrons’ Drinks

Come into the forest and dare to change your state of mind, as you join us for pre-show drinks before director Kimberley Sykes takes you through a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.

If you would like to join us, please contact Kate Perry to be added to the guest list for pre-show drinks and arrange performance tickets for you. If you already have tickets booked for this particular performance, please do notify us and we would be delighted if you could join us for complimentary drinks beforehand.

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre

6pm, Thursday 11 July 2019

Baby and Toddler Group

10.15 – 10.55am

Take part in our Shakespeare-inspired, baby sensory sessions. The term will feature a play or theme from Shakespeare and each week will explore different textures, colours and sounds at your child’s pace. Our practitioners will use an exciting range of multi-sensory experiences, including music and dance to encourage exploration and spark imaginations.

Big Amateur Weekend

Big Backstage Weekend is for amateurs who are, or would like to be, involved in the technical or backstage side of theatre-making, including lighting, sound, design and stage management. Participants will have the opportunity to learn skills, techniques and ideas through practical workshops with our highly skilled and experienced teams. The weekend also includes a backstage technical tour of our theatres and a ticket to The Play’s The Thing, our behind the scenes exhibition. Suitable for ages 18+

Birthday Weekend archive screening of The Cherry Orchard

Join us for the Birthday Weekend archive screening of The Cherry Orchard, the wonderful 1962 production directed by Michael Elliott. The first RSC production made for the BBC and starring Peggy Ashcroft, John Gielgud, Judi Dench and Ian Holm, this is a rare chance to see our most beloved Shakespearean actors in their early roles.

Studio Theatre@The Other Place

Stratford-upon-Avon

28 April 2019

Booking is now open for Artists Circle, Gold, Silver and Bronze Patrons - login or join now to book tickets.

Director Talks

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team. These pre-show, onstage events offer a chance to hear the director and/or writer in conversation, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

Home Sweet Home

Drop in and help build a miniature, flat packed cardboard town; a new community. Home Sweet Home invites you to become a resident of Stratford-upon-Avon’s smallest suburb, a cardboard community of neat streets and magnolia houses just waiting to be turned into homes. Suitable for all ages, FREE

Ian McKellen on Stage

This event is sold out

Ian McKellen takes to the stage in a seven-month nationwide tour performing his one man show on 80 stages to celebrate his 80th birthday. He’ll visit Stratford-upon-Avon for two performances, and all proceeds go to support our Stitch In Time campaign. On the stage with his memories, Ian will delight audiences recounting some of the hilarious anecdotes of life in the Royal Shakespeare Company. As a regular in the Company for over 40 years, among the stories of his long and acclaimed career, you can expect some Shakespeare highlights and favourite speeches.

Morton Hall Open Gardens

Following the great success of last year’s Open Days, we are joining Morton Hall Gardens next spring to host the first tulip festival in the Midlands. Immerse yourself in the glory of tulips in borders, colourful pots and cut flower displays, with expert advice from Bloms Bulbs, winner of 67 Chelsea Gold Medals. Away from the stunning tulips, enjoy a peaceful stroll through Morton Hall’s woodland gardens with their gentle spring displays. Longer walks lead through the parkland meadow where camassias and alliums stand out from a sea of wildflowers. Refreshments and weather-proof seating will be on offer in a large marquee, as well as a display of original Royal Shakespeare Company costumes. For those who would like to come back and see the gardens at other times during the season, there is the possibility to book an appointment. For booking availability and more information about Morton Hall Gardens, please visit mortonhallgardens.co.uk.

Patrons' Summer Party

We have some exciting programming lined up for Winter 2019 to be announced early next year and hope you will all join us for our annual Stratford-upon-Avon Patrons’ Evening a little later than usual in the calendar. With that in mind, we are delighted to introduce this new event into the Patrons’ event programme. The Summer Party will begin with a drinks reception, followed by a performance of Measure for Measure and a post-show celebration with the Company.

The Other Place

Stratford-upon-Avon

9 August 2019

Booking is now open for Artists Circle, Gold, Silver and Bronze Patrons - login or join now to book tickets.

Patrons: Your Year Ahead

Back by popular demand, Patrons: Your Year Ahead is our chance to tell you about the RSC’s plans for the next 12 months, our priorities for the future and how your support directly influences our work. Hear more from our senior team before enjoying a cup of tea or coffee after the event. Gold Patrons are also invited to join our speakers for tea, coffee and further questions after the event.

Studio Theatre@The Other Place

Stratford-upon-Avon

19 January 2019

Booking is now open for Artists Circle, Gold, Silver and Bronze Patrons - login or join now to book tickets.

RSC Friends Events

Join the RSC Friends for access to special events including Q&As with actors and directors, and overnight literary-themed trips, plus festive gatherings and celebrations to mark Shakespeare’s Birthday, and opportunities to volunteer and fundraise.

RSC Nights: The Winter Revel

Revel in live music, dancing, feasting and creativity at our late-night winter party. Immerse yourself in a world of theatre after dark. Feast your senses with circus acts and pop-up performances. Indulge in cocktails and street food. Climb to the tower top and dance like nobody’s watching and be part of creating an internationally renowned exhibition.

Second Saturdays: Free Family Activities

1 - 3pm, suitable for all ages.

Free family activities for all ages, every second Saturday of the month at The Other Place. Join us at The Other Place in Susie's Cafe Bar to find free family activities inspired by Shakespeare and theatre making.

Showcase Day

Join us for Showcase Day 2019, one of our best-loved events, giving you a flavour of the many facets of what happens behind the scenes at the RSC. From presentations to demonstrations, workshops to In Conversations with the companies working on our productions, it is a fascinating and insightful day.

Studio Theatre@The Other Place

Stratford-upon-Avon

12 May 2019

Booking is now open for Artists Circle, Gold, Silver and Bronze Patrons - login or join now to book tickets.

Booking is now open for Patrons, Members and Subscribers - login or join now to book tickets.

Public Booking opens on 6 Aug

The Other Place

Stratford-upon-Avon

13 April - 8 June 2019

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Stratford-upon-Avon

Selected dates, next: 12 January 2019

The Taming of the Shrew Director Talk and nightcap

As the RSC opens the new Summer season with The Taming of the Shrew, come along and hear more from the production’s Director, Justin Audibert, in the auditorium before the show. The performance will be followed by a nightcap with the Company.

Swan Theatre

Stratford-upon-Avon

18 March 2019

Booking is now open for Artists Circle, Gold, Silver and Bronze Patrons - login or join now to book tickets.

The Provoked Wife Patrons’ Drinks

Join us for pre-show drinks with a member of the Creative Team as Director Philip Breen brings his comedy Midas touch to this outspoken restoration romp that shocked 17th Century society.

If you would like to join us, please contact Kate Perry to be added to the guest list for pre-show drinks and arrange performance tickets for you. If you already have tickets booked for this particular performance, please do notify us and we would be delighted if you could join us for complimentary drinks beforehand.

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Swan Theatre

6pm, Wednesday 5 June 2019

Unwrapped

Our Unwrapped demonstrations offer a peek into the rehearsal room, with the Assistant Director and members of the cast, often our understudies, looking at one or two particular moments from the play. They give an insight into how a scene is taken off the page and onto the stage, with the actors and Assistant Director showing the type of exercises and discussion that took place during rehearsals.

Venice Preserved Open Understudy Rehearsal

This is a chance to find out more about the understudy process at the RSC and see the open understudy rehearsal of Venice Preserved, the restoration tragedy directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, before joining the creative team post-show for tea and cake.

Upper Circle Bar, RST

20 June 2019

Booking is now open for Artists Circle, Gold, Silver and Bronze Patrons - login or join now to book tickets.

Tours

Audition Tours

Let us show you our best bits!Take a whistle-stop tour of the RSC and experience the best of 2 of our most popular tours. Starting at TOP, our research and rehearsal hub, travel through the production cycle of a play from the page of a script to a production stage. Peek inside our vast Costume Store and try on some of those used in rehearsals, for the perfect photo opportunity. Your guide will then take you through our gardens to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre where they will divulge the stories behind the public areas and share behind the scenes secrets such as how costumes are made and how effects

Behind the Scenes Tours

These guided tours explore both the public and private areas of the theatre. You will learn about origins of the RSC and its theatres in Stratford, as well as exploring a production in more depth to learn about the theatre making process.

From Page to Stage Tours

The Other Place is the RSC’s engine room, home to our new studio theatre, rehearsal rooms and costume store. It's the place we rehearse, perform new writing, and undertake research and development for our new productions.

This fascinating new tour will take you on a journey from page to stage, following our actors and directors from the first day of rehearsals to the first performance. You'll discover how they use costumes and props in rehearsals to inform character development and get to look inside our store of over 30,000 costumes.

Front of House Tours

Tour the Front of House areas of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and journey from the beginnings of the theatre in 1879 to the modern day. Hear behind the scenes secrets such as how costumes are made and effects are achieved.

We have a wide range of tours available including exclusive packages for groups on selected dates throughout the year. Why not combine your group tour with morning coffee, cream tea or a trip up the tower?Click Here for more information

Love As A Revolution

Love as a Revolution is inspired by the love-story in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In her large-scale illustration, artist Jasmine Thompson depicts scenes of courage, solidarity and revolution based on real events, centred around love and compassion. Jasmine invites viewers to take part by writing their own messages of how love and unity can change society.

First shown in Stratford-upon-Avon earlier this year, Jasmine is creating a new version of her mural alongside our London Season.

The Play's The Thing

Exhibition

Experience the magic of Shakespeare on stage at our new family friendly exhibition. Full of treasures and jam packed with things to do, The Play’s The Thing reveals the secrets and stories from over 100 years of theatre making in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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